Minnesota Timberwolves head coach, Chris Finch, responded to the recent controversy involving Anthony Edwards and allegations made by Paige Jordae.
Jordae accused Edwards of urging her to undergo an abortion and providing financial assistance, as revealed in a series of social media posts shared by TMZ.
In the alleged text conversation, Edwards is reported to have said, “Get an abortion lol,” and promised financial support, expressing his disinterest in having children.
Jordae wrote in one message “Honestly I had an abortion with my son around 2 years ago and I regret it everyday,” but Edwards insisted on her getting an abortion, to which she agreed after Edwards offered money, allegedly $100,000.
Edwards, acknowledging his comments were made “in the heat of a moment,” emphasized that they do not align with his true beliefs. He underscored the importance of supporting women in making decisions about their bodies.
In a statement, Edwards expressed, “I made comments in the heat of a moment that are not me, and that are not aligned with what I believe and who I want to be as a man. All women should be supported and empowered to make their own decisions about their bodies and what is best for them. I am handling my personal matters privately and will not be commenting on them any further at this time.”
Coach Finch addressed the situation during a press conference, stating, “It’s not reflective of our organization, our values, for sure. And as a young man, it’s clear that the education and maturity of Anthony Edwards continues to be a work in progress. Beyond that, it’s a personal matter for him, and any conversations that we have will remain private.”
